Revolt, scandals, and social critique across nations
The piece surveys a Mexico revolt framed as defense of government institutions, reports a Chicago butter and eggs theft case by Johnny Hartzell, notes U S crude oil trends and a Klansmen stance in Oklahoma, highlights health standards for farm youth, and closes with reflective verse on fair days and gratitude.
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Johnny Hartzell
Chicago
Johnny
Gladys Hughes
Mississippi
Albert Haskell
Baldwin 10 Be In Balance Election Show
Prime Minister Baldwin is re-elected in Bewdley Worcestershire with a 6369 vote lead over Liberal Ladius Hancock. Labor wins Aberavon Clamor ean Wales by 3512 over S H Byass. Churchill loses West Leicester to F W Pethick-Lawrence by 4988. Sir Montague Berlow defeated in Salford by J Toole. Henderson defeated in East Newcastle by Sir Asker. Alfred Mond falls to labor in West Swansea by 115. Asquith leads Paisley over J M Biggar by 1746. Only Lady Astor and Miss Susan Lawrence among nine women candidates win. Lawrence defeats East Ham Conservative.
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London
Baldwin
Bewdley
Worcestershire
Ladius Hancock
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Aberavon
Clamorean
Wales
S. H. Byass
Winston Spencer Churchill
F. W. Pethick-Lawrence
Leicester
Socialist-Fabian Society
Montague Berlow
J. Toole
Salford
Henderson
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
East New Castle
Sir Asker
Alfred Mond
Labor
West Swansea
Herbert Asquith
Liberal Party
Paisley
J. M. Biggar
Asquith
Lady Astor
Miss Susan Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
East Hamm
Baldwin and Lloyd George dominate empire election results
Returned Premier Baldwin and former Premier Lloyd George emerge as the two major figures in the empire's history for now. The Welsh challenger is back in the fray as his constituents ratify his stance. The premier declares a tough fight but is resolved to win.
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Baldwin
Lloyd George
Empire
Whitfield Named Director of Mississippi Vital Statistics Bureau
Dr. R. N. Whitfield of Florence, Mississippi, is appointed by the state board of health as director of the Mississippi Bureau of Vital Statistics, succeeding Dr. R. W. Hal who has resigned.
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Jackson
Miss
R. N. Whitfield
Florence
State Board of Health
Mississippi Bureau of Vital Statistics
R. W. Hal
Baldwin Faces Tough Re-election After Narrow Majority Loss
London December 7 The Conservative hold in the House of Commons weakened as results show a reduced majority after yesterday's general election. With 548 of 615 seats tallied by 4 pm the outcome signals a difficult fight for Baldwin and his party as contest results continue to trickle in.
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London
House of Commons
Aggie Agents Pledge to Boost Farm Work in Monroe Meeting
Northeast Louisiana agricultural agents from Ouachita Morehouse Richland Franklin Caldwell West Carroll and LaSalle parishes met in Monroe. They pledged to encourage consumers to buy home produced foods and to patronize local industries rather than interstate producers. Decisions followed talks by W B Mercier Glenn Lace G L Burleson E Davis and George L Foster plus Chilean Nitrate Committee rep.
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Northeast Louisiana
Ouachita
Morehouse
Richland
Franklin
Caldwell
West Carroll
LaSalle Parishes
Monroe Fuidy
Aggie
Monroe
Goodfellows Fund Seeks Donations After Lagging Appeal
The Goodfellows fund reports slow giving and appeals for support. New donor entries include Knights of Columbus members with modest amounts and names such as Mrs M L Saunders Mrs Ike Kuhn and Leon Titche among others.
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Goodfellows Fund
I P Knights of Columbus
M. L. Saunders
Ike Kuhn
Cimaries
Titeha
Gucapcisige Soc
Leon Titche
Sarees i
Troops join in Mexico revolt in Vera Cruz vicinity
In Vera Cruz vicinity troops have joined the insurgent movement against President Obregon and General Calles, with the Huasteca oil region now in revolt. Loyal units from Mexico City reported in contact with rebels as rail lines to the capital were cut. Adolfo De La Huerta and General Sanchez plan to set up a provisional government, naming General Eduardo Loyo as provisional Vera Cruz governor.
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Vera Cruz
Maritime
Obregon
Calles
Huasteca
Mexico City
Adolfo de la Huerta
Sanchez
Americans Sentenced for Attempt to Kidnap Bergdoll
In MOSBACH, Baden, December 7, State's Attorney Nobel urged three years for Corliss Griffis of Hamilton Ohio and three years for Karl Sperber of Paris for the attempt to kidnap draft evader Grover C Bergdoll. He also proposed six months for Eugene Vo Nelson of Chicago and one year for Prince Faust Gagarian. Griffis and Nelson faced the strongest prosecution.
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Mosbach
Baden
Corliss H. Griffis
Hamilton
Ohio
Nobel
Grover C. Bergdoll
Karl 8. Sperber
Paris
Prince Faust Gagarian
Eugene Vo. Nelson
Chicago
Bergdoll
Griffis
Nelson
U. S
Beredoll
America
Germany
Abe i
Long Outlines Louisiana Campaign Platform in West Monroe
Huey P. Long spoke at the West Monroe city school building at 2 PM outlining his campaign issues. He reiterated a platform calling for tax equalization, government economy, and statewide improvement and progress.
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Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Louisiana Public Service Commission
West Monroe
Long
Coolidge outlines tax cuts and administration program
President Coolidge's annual message clarifies Capitol atmosphere and aligns Congress with tax relief goals. A preliminary bill by Secretary Mellon outlines key changes. some proposals differ from insurgent leaders. House and Senate committees will organize before action. Democrats set committee assignments in caucuses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Mellon
Coolidge
Senate
Harding
Ways and Means
Retail Merchants Association Executive Secretary Named
Jackson Mississippi reports BL Doak was named executive secretary of the Mississippi Retail Merchants Association.
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Jackson
Miss
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H. H. Boyd Co
Ford Levi Stationery Co
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Baggio Drug Co
Collens’ Pharmacy
Faser’s Drug Store
New South Drug Store
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Miller & Hart
Miller & Hart's
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Swartz
Libby
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Oliver Baldwin
Black Bayou Lake
W. T. Rhodes
Genasco
Kansas City
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Smith & Peevy’s Market
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Depot Avenue
West Side
Turkeys
Mel Peyton Parker
Southern Grocer Co
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Southern Grover Co
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NCUA
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DeSiard
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